CFFC News

CFFC Announces 2022 Board of Directors

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is happy to announce the election of new officers and board members for 2022. Chair: James D. Ewing Vice Chair: Angela Braun, D.C. Secretary: Ronald Gabriel Treasurer: James R. Foutz, CPA Past Chair: Daniel Gearing...

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CFFC Announces Gala of Giving – Catalyst for Change

The Community Foundation of Fayette County is excited to announce the inaugural Gala of Giving - Catalyst for Change! This marquee event will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. The event’s mission is to strengthen Fayette County...

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CFFC Spring 2022 Grants Available

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) has announced their spring 2022 grant cycle, with six different funding opportunities for local nonprofit organizations. All applications are completed through CFFC’s online grant system, which can be accessed from the...

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$20,000+ Awarded in Fall 2021 Grants

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) awarded over $20,000 in fall 2021 grants to local nonprofits and schools. CFFC supports a variety of funding areas, based on the interests of donors and the criteria they outline when creating a charitable fund. The...

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Apply Now for CFFC Post-Secondary Scholarships

Apply Now for the Community Foundation of Fayette County’s Post-Secondary Scholarships Over Fifty Scholarship Opportunities for Local Students Fayette County, Pa. (Jan. 4, 2022) – The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) awards scholarships to support local...

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CFFC Receives Re-accreditation

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) recently received re-accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community...

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Philanthropy in Action: The Strawberry Patch Fund

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) recently awarded seven charities a total of $41,400. In 2020, the Strawberry Patch Fund was created through an estate gift. This Donor Designated Fund will support the following charities in perpetuity: Crime Victims’...

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